This Morning returning to Albert Dock for 25th anniversary special

Richard and Judy at the Albert Dock Liverpool as part of the This Morning programme

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ITV’s flagship daytime show This Morning is to return to the Albert Dock to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

On Thursday October 3, This Morning’s hosts Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford will celebrate the show’s silver anniversary by returning to its original Liverpool location for a mix of surprises and guest appearances – including original hosts Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan – during the live two-hour programme.

Viewers will still be able to get in touch with the show via its Hub presenters – who instead will be ‘the hub on a sub’ as they appear live from a yellow submarine boat.

This Morning’s executive producer, Miles Jarvis said: “The team have worked incredibly hard on the plans for this exciting event and we hope all our viewers will enjoy being part of it.”

It all began on October 3 1988, when husband and wife team Richard Madeley and Judy Finnegan launched the groundbreaking new daytime magazine show from their purpose-built studio in the newly renovated Albert Dock.

The pair were an instant hit, becoming icons of daytime television thanks to their relaxed and uniquely couples approach.

Hundreds of eager fans would turn up at the dock studio every morning to watch through the tinted windows.

The anniversary show will also bring back its famous floating weather map for the occasion – with prankster Keith Lemon taking over meteorological duties from Fred Talbot.

This Morning’s editor, Adam Vandermark, said: “Our whole family of talent are really excited about this special anniversary show – there’ll be plenty of surprises and memories shared – and it’s going to be extra special returning to where it all started.”